Looking for a way to switch up your typical lunch salad or sandwich?
Try one of these healthy and delicious low-calorie lunch ideas.
Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap.
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The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap togetherand provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
We love the retro vibe of these egg salad lettuce wraps.
Iceberg lettuce makes a perfect low-carb swap for bread to serve the egg salad.
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Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could also make your own Mediterranean vinaigrette.
Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Removing the crust makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
It’ll keep you energized until dinner.
Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens.
Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This green goddess sandwich is fresh and satisfying.
The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice.
The cucumber and sprouts add a nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
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Egg Tartine
Bruschetta meets avocado toast in this simple breakfast upgrade.
While laphet is starting to be imported, it is still hard to find at the grocery store.
This version, using readily available green tea, offers a quick alternative.
Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.
Pack several jars at once to take to work for easy lunches throughout the week.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
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